In a shocking and grisly crime, a 22-year-old woman and her 19-year-old friend are behind bars after allegedly killing the woman's sugar daddy and severing his thumb to access his Cashapp. The disturbing case, which has gripped the local community, highlights the dangers and complexities of sugar daddy-sugar baby relationships.
According to NBC 4, Tiffany Taylor Gray, 22, was in a sugar baby relationship with Fasil Teklemariam, 53. The relationship, characterized by financial transactions in exchange for companionship, took a dark turn when Fasil was found dead in his apartment on April 5. His body, bearing blunt force trauma injuries and stab wounds, lay undiscovered for three days. Even more shockingly, one of his thumbs was missing.
Investigators pieced together the events leading up to the murder through witness statements and surveillance footage. A witness reported seeing Tiffany, along with her 19-year-old friend Audrey Miller, at Fasil's apartment. The two allegedly attacked and killed him before cutting off his thumb, intending to use it to access his Cashapp and other financial applications on his phone.
Surveillance footage from Fasil's apartment complex showed Tiffany, Audrey, and two other men entering and leaving the building in the days following the murder. They reportedly used Fasil's key fob to re-enter the apartment and steal valuable items, including electronics and jewelry. Fasil's phone was last pinged near Tiffany's apartment in Washington, D.C.
The investigation also revealed a troubled history between Tiffany and Fasil. He had previously reported her to the authorities for allegedly stealing his phone and transferring money to herself via Cashapp without his permission. This prior incident, coupled with the evidence gathered, led police to arrest Tiffany and charge her with first-degree murder and armed felony murder. Audrey was also arrested and charged with the same crimes. One of the men seen with them on surveillance footage has been arrested, but charges have not yet been filed against him.
As the investigation continues, police are still searching for Fasil's thumb and the stolen devices. The gruesome nature of the crime has shocked the community and raised questions about the risks inherent in
As the investigation continues, police are still searching for Fasil's thumb and the stolen devices. The gruesome nature of the crime has shocked the community and raised questions about the risks inherent in sugar daddy-sugar baby arrangements. This tragic case serves as a stark reminder of how dangerous these relationships can become when financial motivations intersect with violence and exploitation.
